Is it better to count kJ or calories?
                                
                                
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                                One calorie is equivalent to 4.184 kilojoules, with both being valid ways to measure the energy in food. The question of whether it's better to count kJ or calories often confuses people embarking on a weight management journey, but the answer is simpler than you might think.